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Ike Herschkopf | His Therapist Took His House
Episode 286
In the early 1980s, Marty Markowitz turned to psychiatrist Ike Herschkopf for help. Marty struggled with panic attacks and decision-making. At first, the therapy seemed to help. But instead of buildi…
Published on 12 hours ago
Lou Pearlman | He SCAMMED the Backstreet Boys and NSYNC
Episode 289
Lou Pearlman was one of the most influential and controversial figures in the pop music industry. His story begins far from the stage lights, but it would eventually shape the rise of some of the big…
Published on 1 week ago
The Yellow Deli | The Truth About the Yellow Deli Cult
Episode 288
The Yellow Deli looks like a cozy sandwich shop at first glance. Its handmade wood furniture, rustic décor, and warm teas attract students, travelers, and locals alike. But behind the welcoming atmos…
Published on 2 weeks ago
Velocity Gnome | The Prank That Lasted 3 Years
Episode 287
It all started in the early 2000s when a teenager named Collin heard a knock at his door. A stranger knelt before him and handed over a scrapbook that seemed to predict Collin’s future. The book pres…
Published on 3 weeks ago
Henry Davis | But I Am Telling You Right Now This Man Is Not Real
Episode 286
In the age of viral fame, few stories are stranger than that of Henry Davis and the Deep Fake allegations. Henry Davis became a social media sensation with over 700,000 Instagram followers, posting a…
Published on 4 weeks ago
Balloon Boy | This Kid Got Stuck in a Balloon
Episode 285
In 2009, a strange news story caught the attention of millions across America. A silver balloon was floating through the sky, and many believed a six-year-old boy named Falcon Henne was trapped insid…
Published on 1 month ago
Phoenix Jones | Seattle's Real Life Superhero Has $10K Gear
Episode 284
Not all superheroes live in comic books. One of them walked the streets of Seattle, in full costume, calling himself Phoenix Jones. While his origin was rooted in protecting the innocent, his story t…
Published on 1 month, 1 week ago
Elmer McCurdy | Real Dead Guy Found on TV Show Set
Episode 283
Elmer McCurdy was a failed outlaw whose story didn’t end with his death—it only got weirder. After a string of explosive robbery attempts that went hilariously wrong, McCurdy met his end in a shootou…
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Pepsi Jet | Pepsi’s $37 Million Bet, It Almost Backfired
Episode 282
In the 1990s, Pepsi ran one of the wildest marketing campaigns ever. The company offered “Pepsi Points” for drinking their soda. People could collect these points and trade them for branded items lik…
Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Hitchbot | The Robot That Died Trying to Make Friends
Episode 281
In 2013, two Canadian professors set out to answer a strange question: Can robots trust humans? The result was a robot named Hitchbot. It wasn’t high-tech or futuristic-looking. In reality, it looked…
Published on 2 months ago